Celebrate Christmas in Fort Lauderdale with a variety of festive dining options that bring holiday cheer to the city’s coastal dining scene. From refined afternoon teas to indulgent Christmas dinners, Fort Lauderdale’s restaurants are offering special holiday menus to make your celebrations truly memorable. Whether you’re planning a cozy brunch, a festive dinner, or looking for a pre-cooked turkey to enjoy at home, Fort Lauderdale has plenty of options for a memorable holiday meal. Here’s a roundup of the top Christmas dining and takeaway choices in the city.
Christmas Eve falls on Tuesday, December 24 this year, followed by Christmas Day on Wednesday, December 25.
Christmas Fort Lauderdale 2024: Restaurant Offerings
This list is not exhaustive and I update the information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, I would recommend contacting them to see what they are offering.
Abe & Louie’s
Abe & Louie’s in Boca Raton is offering an elegant Christmas dinner with a range of specialty dishes. Starters include Fire-Roasted Garlic Shrimp with roasted tomatoes and crostini ($28). Main course options feature the Land & Sea plate with an 8 oz filet mignon, Alaskan king crab legs, and a twice-baked potato ($120), Halibut Dijonnaise with parmesan-roasted tomatoes and lemon beurre blanc ($50), an 8 oz Ribeye Cap Steak ($78), and a 1 lb Caribbean Lobster Tail served with a trio of sauces ($85). End your meal with Profiteroles filled with vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate hazelnut ganache ($15). Reservations available on OpenTable.
Timpano Las Olas
Timpano Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale presents a festive à la carte menu with holiday specials. Starters include Fritto Misto with shrimp, calamari, snapper, and fennel ($20) and Wagyu Beef Carpaccio with fresh truffles and parmesan ($24). Entrée highlights include Stuffed Leg of Lamb with rosemary potatoes and lamb jus ($42) and Cioppino with mussels, clams, and monkfish in tomato-fennel broth ($36). Desserts include Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake with macerated strawberries. Guests can pair their meal with select wines, such as the Gaja Ca’ Marcanda Super Tuscan ($28) or Benanti Nerello from Sicily ($17). Reservations available on OpenTable.
Vitolo
Vitolo in Fort Lauderdale is offering a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining experience from 5 PM to 10 PM. The prix-fixe menu highlights include Dover Sole Piccata, Sunday Sauce with sausage, meatballs, braciole, and braised beef in San Marzano tomato sauce, a 20 oz Cowboy Ribeye, and a Seafood Salad. Guests can enjoy the intimate ambiance of traditional Italian dining with contemporary American influences.
Steak 954
Steak 954 in Fort Lauderdale is serving a festive Christmas brunch featuring specials such as Gingerbread Pancakes with cream cheese frosting, Potato Pancakes with apple rosemary compote, and Pork Belly Hash with horseradish hollandaise.
El Vez
El Vez in Fort Lauderdale is offering festive Christmas specials, including Glazed Pork Belly with polenta and sour orange ancho sauce, Braised Short Rib with potato chayotes and Oaxacan pasilla sauce, and Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake topped with toasted pecans, salted caramel, and chantilly cream.
Burlock Coast
Burlock Coast in Fort Lauderdale is offering a Christmas Eve a la carte menu from 5 PM to 10 PM, featuring “The Ultimate Raw Bar Tower.” Additionally, a festive Christmas Day dinner will be served from 5 PM to 10 PM.
Daniel’s, A Florida Steakhouse
Daniel’s, A Florida Steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale offers its “12 Days of Christmas” specials from December 14 through 25, highlighting dishes such as Florida Keys Grilled Cobia, Iberico Pork Chop, and Creekstone Prime Filet Mignon Wellington.
Union Kitchen & Bar
Union Kitchen & Bar in Wilton Manors is offering a festive Christmas Eve dining experience with both prix-fixe holiday specials and an à la carte menu. Guests can enjoy this celebration in one of three settings: the Indoor Dining Room, the open-air Front Patio, or the Covered Back Patio.
MAASS in Fort Lauderdale
MAASS in Fort Lauderdale is offering two festive dining experiences for the holiday season.
The ChristMAASS four-course holiday dinner is available on both Christmas Eve from 4 PM to midnight and Christmas Day from 5 PM to 8 PM, priced at $155 per person. Guests can enjoy a fine dining experience in the restaurant’s elegant main dining room, creating lasting holiday memories.
The Chef’s Counter experience offers a more intimate and personalized culinary journey, priced at $395 per person. This exclusive seating is available at 5 PM and 8 PM on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, promising an immersive dining experience for those seeking a luxurious celebration.
Diplomat Prime – Hollywood
Diplomat Prime – Hollywood in Hollywood is offering holiday-inspired specials alongside their full regular menu for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Service starts at 5:30 PM, with the last seating at 10 PM. Parties larger than 10 can arrange private dinner menus through the event coordinator.
Anthony’s Clam House
Anthony’s Clam House in Fort Lauderdale is offering a festive Christmas Eve and Day dinner featuring:
- Feast of the Seven Fishes
- Tomahawk Steak
- Pork Osso Buco
Bottomless Mimosas are available for $10 during the 11 AM and 1 PM seatings. Reservations are available at 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM, and 7 PM.
La Fuga
La Fuga in Fort Lauderdale is hosting a Feast of Seven Fishes for Christmas Eve. Highlights include:
- Scampi Fra Diavolo
- Polpo alla Griglia
- Linguine alla Vongole
The à la carte menu will also be available, and Feast of Seven Fishes selections may be ordered individually. Service begins at 5 PM.
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